it would only be a backwards step if your going from hydro disks to v brakes. You obviously already have disk break on your current ride?Īs for going from disks 'backwards' to V brakes. Mulvarn star are a great recreational push bike very sturdy bit on the heavy side but none the less very comfortable. so if you are comfortable in your current riding position with you back problems i would tend to stay as close to the geometry you are currently on.

I personally try to stick with one brand because they tend to use the very similar geometry if not the same for a couple of years in a row. Alloy brakes and alloy wheels with alloy hubs. With a good quality 801-7 RST front suspension. Suitable for a short to medium tall rider. Features a extra light 6061 Aluminum Alloy frame 19 ' in size. A superior quality bike with 24 speeds and 700 c wheels.

Hey mate i have worked for many years in pushy shops as a young guy Selling a giant Farrago Mens or Ladies bike. I know one things for sure, I don't want a proper racing bike where you lean forward, I tend to sit more upright and being on the 'weighty' side it's probably not a good lookĪny bikes anyone has come across or something I should be looking at in particular? I don't really want to spend much more than $800 considering the last one cost me $400 I figured whilst I have the opportunity I may as well buy something that will last as long, the old one will be handed down to my father who seems to have taken a sudden interest in riding again. So I guess the main question is what should I be looking at, I have seen a few 8 speed internal hub bikes which really take my fancy but they take a massive step back and use the 'V' brake setup, so far I have looked at all sorts ranging from Giant, Scott, GT, Avanti, Cannondale (did find one but way out of my price), Gazelle, Merida, the list can go on. I'm not really into the off-road experience, feel comfortable just taking it easy at darren pace which is however long it takes so it's a safe bet it might see a few trails but 95% will be bike trails through parks or your everyday road surface. Due to poor muscles in my back I find this helps a lot and gets things moving after a few km's and I'm right for most of the day.Īt present I do about 12km's each morning rain, hail or clear sky and stick to a few main roads and backstreet's. I'm at my wits end, at present I'm replacing my daily ride 06 Malvern Star Hurricane Disc MTB for something newer since I have since found out it's not just a phase I was going through and actually enjoy getting out of bed at 3am to head out for my morning ride.

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